Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of French Onion Chicken, a savory dish that perfectly marries tender chicken with richly caramelized onions and aromatic herbs. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, offering a delightful experience with every bite. Slow-cooked to perfection, the chicken absorbs the luscious flavors from the onions and seasonings, resulting in a meal that is both satisfying and memorable. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or buttered noodles for a truly heartwarming experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 large onions (thinly sliced)
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 ½ tsp dried thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- For Gravy: 2 tbsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp water (mixed into a slurry)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing onions and mincing garlic.
- Sauté onions in olive oil over medium heat until caramelized (10–15 minutes), adding garlic in the last minute.
- Transfer onions to a slow cooker or Dutch oven; place the whole chicken on top.
- Season with thyme, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and soup mix. Pour in chicken stock.
- If using a slow cooker, cover and cook on low for about 8 hours; if using a Dutch oven, bake at 300°F (150°C) for about 4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken and stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken the gravy.
- Return shredded chicken to pot or serve over your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg